Overview
Normally, no one plans to go to sleep at the movies. If an uninspiring film, being in a cavernous darkened room, the comfort of recliners and daybeds, simple tiredness or any combination of the above can cause your eyes to get heavy, however, there's now a session where dozing is encouraged. More than that, having a nap is exactly what patrons are meant to do at southeast Queensland's Limelight Cinemas when its new Snooze Sessions kick off.
Is this the first trip to the flicks that's all about drifting off? This chain thinks so. Its Ipswich venue initially floated the idea as an April Fool's gag, but it's now officially on the lineup, kicking off on Monday, July 14, 2025. If you hear snoring during it, well, don't be surprised.
Those chaotic A Minecraft Movie screenings with "chicken jockey" screams and other mayhem that were packing cinemas earlier in 2025? Consider Snooze Sessions the exact opposite. The projectors will still get whirring, but there'll be no shouts and thrown popcorn. Also, you won't be slumbering through a big franchise hit, side-splitting comedy, affectionate rom-com or any other type of movie. Instead, relaxing visuals are on the agenda. At its first edition, Snooze Sessions is going with a rainforest theme, not just in what graces the screen but in the dialogue-free soundscape as well.
"Snooze Sessions isn't about catching the next blockbuster — it's about catching your breath. It's a unique experience that proves you don't have to watch a movie to feel transported. It's an invitation to take a break, enjoy the quiet, and reset in a darkened cinema," said CEO Ross Entwistle.
Tickets cost $10 for a recliner and $20 for a double daybed — and places are limited to ensure that it truly is a restful experience
Maybe this is your moviegoing dream, because picture palaces always make you sleepy. Perhaps you already know that dropping off will be impossible. Or, if you're spending cash at a cinema, you could want to actually see a film. Whatever fits, Limelight Cinemas is giving Snooze Sessions a try for a short time — and it's not joking about it.
Snooze Sessions are taking place at Limelight Cinemas Ipswich, Riverlink Shopping Centre, The Terrace, North Ipswich, for a limited time from Monday, July 14, 2025. Head to the venue's website for tickets and more details.